Birding

A view from behind of Rangers and families looking out at a meadow and a flock of shorebirds.

New York City parks boast a wide variety of bird species throughout the year, and the Urban Park Rangers host the guided tours you need to locate and identify them. Come learn what’s flying through your neighborhood this season! Visit our Birding at NYC Parks page for a list of some of the best places to go birding in New York City. 

hawk in the sky

Fall Migration
Fall migration has begun! Learn about migratory birds passing through NYC on their journey south and listen to our Good Migrations playlist while you're out birding! 

owl in the park

Raptor Fest
Meet owls, hawks, and falcons up close at Raptor Fest with the Urban Park Rangers at Prospect Park on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

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from March 29, 2025 to February 28, 2026

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Feb21

McGolrick Bird Club

at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round.  Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park. 
Free!

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Feb28

McGolrick Bird Club

at Monsignor McGolrick Park (in Msgr. McGolrick Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Free birding walks are held every Saturday at 9am, year-round.  Meet at the Russell & Driggs entrance to McGolrick park. 
Free!

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